USPFO for Missouri, Purchasing and Contracting, 7101 Military Circle, Jefferson City, MO 65101-1200

16 -- UH 1H HELICOPTER HOISTS SOL DAHA23-99-Q-250 DUE 090299 POC CPT Karen A. Smith, (573)526-9998 E-MAIL: starka@mo-arng.ngb.army.mil, smithka@mo-arng.ngb.army.mil. This a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written request will not be issued. Solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are current through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. The solicitation number is DAHA23-99-Q-250, and is issued as a request for quotation, and shall be awarded in the aggregate. Based on responses, the USPFO for Missouri, ATTN: Purchasing & Contracting (CPT Karen A. Smith), 7101 Military Circle, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101-1200 intends to award a sole source contract to Lucas Western Inc. dba Lucas Aerospace Cargo Systems (provided other sources cannot furnish the items at more favorable terms for the purchase of ten (10) each Lucas Western Rescue Hoist NSN 1680-01-058-3671, P/N 42305-1.) Standard commercial packaging and markings to be included. Delivery/Acceptance is FOB Destination, 30 days after receipt of order. Alternate proposals will be accepted IAW 52.212-1(e). Firms responding, other than Lucas Aerospace Cargo Systems, must submit technical documentation (i.e. technical literature, brochures, etc.) for Rescue Hoists being offered. The technical documentation should provide sufficient technical data in order for the project office to determine whether the Rescue Hoist meet the required technical/functional specifications. Offerors must be able to transfer the manufacturers warranty to the Government and provide proof that the warranty is transferable. Offerors to include Cage Code information and completed Representation Certification IAW FAR clause 52.212-3. Offers with supporting technical data/documentation are to be submitted to USPFO for Missouri, ATTN: Purchasing & Contracting (CPT Karen A. Smith), 7101 Military Circle, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101-1200 no later than 15 days after posting. FAR clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 will be incorporated by reference at award. FAR clause 52.212-1 is incorporated by reference with the following exclusions: FAR 52.212-1(d) and FAR 52.212-1(i). The above mentioned clauses can be found in their entirety at the following Web site: http/farsite.hill.af.mil/. An ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors, primarily during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but to communciate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel in the pre-proposal phase of competitive, negotiated acquisitions. Before contacting the Ombudsman, potential offerors should first communicate with the Contracting Officer. In those instances where offerors cannot obtain resolution from the Contracting Officer, they are invited to contact the Ombudsman at National Guard Bureau (NGB), Mr. Gary Heidle at (703)607-1002 or 1411 Jefferson Davis Highway, Jefferson Plaza #1, Suite 8300, Arlington, VA 22202-3231. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. For contracting issues, please contact CPT Karen A. Smith at (573)526-9998 or COL Allen L. Stark at (573)526-9707. Posted 08/16/99 (W-SN368074). (0228)

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